S.I. 2016/1152; they were made in part under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 and are accordingly saved by virtue of section 2(2)(a) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018; relevant amending instruments are, in respect of England and Wales and Scotland, S.I. 2019/696 and in respect of Northern Ireland, S.I. 2020/1112 and S.I. 2020/1460.

S.I. 2016/1153; they were made in part under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 and were saved by virtue of section 2(2)(a) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018; relevant amending instruments are, in respect of England and Wales and Scotland, S.I. 2019/696 and in respect of Northern Ireland, S.I. 2020/1112 and S.I. 2020/1460.

S.I. 2008/1597; they were made under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 and were saved by virtue of section 2(2)(a) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018; they were amended, in respect of England and Wales and Scotland, by S.I. 2019/696; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant.

S.I. 2016/1105; they were made in part under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 and were saved by virtue of section 2(2)(a) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018; they were amended, in respect of England and Wales and Scotland, by S.I. 2019/696; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant.

EUR 2017/1354, as amended by S.I. 2019/696.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/1273/body/madeThe Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2021enKing's Printer of Acts of Parliament2024-10-08EXITING THE EUROPEAN UNIONCONSUMER PROTECTIONELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITYENERGY CONSERVATIONENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONHEALTH AND SAFETYTELECOMMUNICATIONSWEIGHTS AND MEASURESThese Regulations are made in part in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular paragraphs (a), (d), (e), (ea) and (g) of section 8(2) of that Act) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.PART 1Introduction1Citation and Commencement

These Regulations may be cited as the Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2021 and come into force on 9th December 2021.

Extent2

This Part and Part 2 extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

3

Part 3 extends to England and Wales and Scotland.

4

Part 4 extends to Northern Ireland only.

PART 2Provisions in respect of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland5Amendment to the Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 20161

The Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016 are amended as follows.

2

In regulation 2(1) (interpretation)—

a

for the definition of “disqualification mark” substitute—

disqualification mark” means a marking in the form set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule A1;

;

b

for the definition of “re-qualification mark” substitute—

re-qualification mark” means a marking in the form set out in paragraph 2 of Schedule A1;

.

3

After regulation 67(6) (disqualification), insert—

6A

A disqualification mark may be affixed to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument by affixing to the instrument a label which clearly, legibly and indelibly bears the disqualification mark.

.

4

Before Schedule 1 insert—

SCHEDULE A1

Regulation 2(1)

Disqualification and re-qualification marks1Disqualification mark

A disqualification mark must have the following form—

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2Re-qualification mark

A re-qualification mark must have the following form—

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6Amendment to the Measuring Instruments Regulations 20161

The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016 are amended as follows.

2

In regulation 2(1) (interpretation)—

a

for the definition of “disqualification mark” substitute—

disqualification mark” means a marking in the form set out in paragraph 1 of Schedule A1;

;

b

for the definition of “re-qualification mark” substitute—

re-qualification mark” means a marking in the form set out in paragraph 2 of Schedule A1;

.

3

After regulation 72(7) (disqualification), insert—

7A

A disqualification mark may be affixed to a relevant regulated measuring instrument by affixing to the instrument a label which clearly, legibly and indelibly bears the disqualification mark.

.

4

Before Schedule 1 insert—

SCHEDULE A1

Regulation 2(1)

Disqualification and re-qualification marks1Disqualification mark

A disqualification mark must have the following form—

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2Re-qualification mark

A re-qualification mark must have the following form—

Image_r00004

PART 3Provisions in respect of England and Wales and ScotlandExtension of period after which transitory provisions cease to have effect7

In the provisions listed in Schedule 1, for “12 months” substitute “24 months”.

8

In the provisions listed in Schedule 2, for “24 months” substitute “36 months”.

9Amendment to the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008

In Part 2 (Annex II (Declarations)) of Schedule 2 to the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, in Section 1, Part A, point 4 omit from “These references” to “Official Journal of the European Union”.

10Amendment to the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016

In Schedule 2 of the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016

a

in the following paragraphs for “notified” substitute “approved”

i

paragraph 6(2);

ii

paragraph 31(5);

b

in paragraph 21(3)(a) for “a notified” substitute “an approved”.

11Amendment to the Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 20161

The Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016 are amended as follows.

2

In regulation 4A (transitional provisions in relation to EU exit), at the end insert—

5

Where paragraph (6) applies to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument, regulations 67 and 68 have effect subject to the modifications in paragraph (7).

6

This paragraph applies to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument that has been placed on the market—

a

during the pre-exit period; or

b

pursuant to Article 41 of the EU withdrawal agreement.

7

The modifications referred to in paragraph (5) are that—

a

the reference in regulation 67(1)(a) to “UK marking” is to be read as a reference to the CE marking within the meaning of Article 2(19) of the Directive;

b

the reference in regulation 67(1)(b) to “M marking” is to be read as a reference to the supplementary metrology marking as described in Article 16(2) of the Directive;

c

the reference in regulation 67(1)(c) to “approved body” is to be read as a reference to the body that undertook any conformity assessment procedure in accordance with Article 13 of the Directive;

d

the references in regulations 67(2)(b) and 68(4)(b) to “type examination certificate” are to be read as references to an EU-type examination certificate, issued in accordance with the conformity assessment procedure set out in point 1 of Annex II to the Directive, known as “Module B”.

.

3

In regulation 32A(8)(h), at the beginning insert “except in relation to regulation 68,”.

4

In regulation 32C—

a

in paragraph (1), for “paragraph (2)” substitute “paragraphs (2) and (6)”;

b

in paragraph (3), for “paragraph (4)” substitute “paragraphs (4) and (6)”;

c

after paragraph (5), insert—

6

regulations 67 and 68 continue to have effect in relation to any non-automatic weighing instrument—

a

placed on the market pursuant to 32A; or

b

in relation to which a manufacturer has undertaken a conformity assessment procedure in accordance with regulation 32B,

as if regulations 32A or 32B had not expired.

.

5

After regulation 32D(3), insert—

3A

After a non-automatic weighing instrument has been placed on the market pursuant to this regulation, regulations 67 and 68 are to be read in relation to that instrument subject to the following modifications—

a

the reference in regulation 67(1)(a) to “UK marking” is to be read as a reference to the CE marking, within the meaning of regulation 2(1) as it applies in Northern Ireland;

b

the reference in regulation 67(1)(b) to “M marking”, is to be read as a reference to the M Marking as defined in regulation 2(1), as it applies in Northern Ireland;

c

the reference in regulation 67(1)(c) to “approved body” is to be read as a reference to a “notified body” as defined in regulation 2(1), as it applies in Northern Ireland;

d

the references in regulations 67(2)(a) and 68(4)(a) to “essential requirements” are to be read as the essential requirements within the meaning of that term in regulation 2(1), as it applies in Northern Ireland; and

e

the references in regulations 67(2)(b) and 68(4)(b) to “type examination certificate” is to be read as a reference to an EU-type examination certificate as defined in regulation 2(1), as it applies in Northern Ireland.

.

6

In regulation 68 (re-qualification)—

a

in paragraph (3)(c), for “a UK” substitute “an”;

b

at the end, insert—

9

Where a re-qualification mark is affixed to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument pursuant to paragraph (4), it must be accompanied by—

a

the letters indicating the status of the requalification authority, as follows—

i

“INS” if the requalification authority is an inspector;

ii

“AV” if the requalification authority is an approved verifier;

iii

“AB” if the requalification authority is an approved body for module F or F1 in Schedule 7; or

iv

“AM” if the requalification authority is a manufacturer whose quality system has been approved by an approved body under module D or D1 of Schedule 7 for the purposes of re-qualification;

b

the identification number of the requalification authority;

c

the year of re-qualification in numerical form; and

d

the letters “GB” or, where the instrument was placed on the market pursuant to regulation 32D (Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods), the letters “QNIG”.

10

In this regulation—

a

identification number of the requalification authority” means—

i

where the requalification authority is an inspector or approved verifier, the number used to identify them in connection with their approval by or under section 11 of the Weights and Measures Act 1985 (certain equipment to be passed and stamped by inspector);

ii

where the requalification authority is an approved body, the identification number assigned to it pursuant to regulation 53(1)(a);

iii

where the requalification authority is a manufacturer whose quality system has been approved by an approved body under module D or D1 of Schedule 7 for the purposes of re-qualification, the requalification authority identification number assigned to it by the Secretary of State;

b

the re-qualification mark and the information accompanying it required by paragraph (9) may be affixed to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument by affixing to the instrument a label which clearly, legibly and indelibly bears the re-qualification mark and that accompanying information.

.

12Amendment to the Measuring Instruments Regulations 20161

The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016 are amended as follows.

2

In regulation 33A(8)(c), at the beginning insert “except in relation to regulations 72 and 73,”.

3

In regulation 33C—

a

in paragraph (1), for “paragraph (2)” substitute “paragraphs (2) and (6)”;

b

in paragraph (3), for “paragraph (4)” substitute “paragraphs (4) and (6)”;

c

After paragraph (5), insert—

6

Regulations 72 and 73 continue to have effect in relation to any regulated measuring instrument—

a

placed on the market pursuant to 33A; or

b

in relation to which a manufacturer has undertaken a conformity assessment procedure in accordance with regulation 33B,

as if regulations 32A or 33B had not expired.

.

4

After regulation 33D(3), insert—

3A

After a regulated measuring instrument has been placed on the market pursuant to this regulation, regulations 72 and 73 are to be read in relation to that instrument subject to the following modifications—

a

the reference in regulation 72(2)(a) to “UK marking” is to be read as a reference to the CE marking, within the meaning of regulation 2(1) as it applies in Northern Ireland;

b

the reference in regulation 72(2)(b) to “M marking”, is to be read as a reference to the M Marking as defined in regulation 2(1) as it applies in Northern Ireland;

c

the reference in regulation 72(2)(c) to “approved body” is to be read as a reference to a “notified body” as defined in regulation 2(1) as it applies in Northern Ireland;

d

the references in regulations 72(3)(a) and 73(3)(a) to “essential requirements” are to be read as the essential requirements within the meaning of that term in regulation 2(1) as it applies in Northern Ireland; and

e

the references in regulations 72(3)(b) and 73(3)(b) to “type examination certificate” is to be read as a reference to an EU-type examination certificate as defined in regulation 2(1) as it applies in Northern Ireland.

.

5

In regulation 73 (re-qualification), at the end insert—

8

Where a re-qualification mark is affixed to a regulated measuring instrument pursuant to paragraph (3), it must be accompanied by—

a

the letters indicating the status of the requalification authority, as follows—

i

“INS” if the requalification authority is an inspector;

ii

“AV” if the requalification authority is an approved verifier;

b

the number used to identify the inspector or approved verifier in connection with their approval by or under section 11 of the Weights and Measures Act 1985 (certain equipment to be passed and stamped by inspector);

c

the year of re-qualification in numerical form; and

d

the letters “GB” or, where the instrument was placed on the market pursuant to regulation 33D (Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods), the letters “QNIG”.

9

The re-qualification mark and the information accompanying it required by paragraph (8) may be affixed to a relevant regulated measuring instrument by affixing to the instrument a label which clearly, legibly and indelibly bears the re-qualification mark and that accompanying information.

.

6

In paragraph 2A of Schedule 3, at the end insert—

5

Where paragraph (6) applies to a regulated measuring instrument, regulations 72 and 73 have effect in relation to that instrument, subject to the modifications set out in paragraph (7).

6

This paragraph applies to a regulated measuring instrument that has been placed on the market—

a

during the pre-exit period; or

b

pursuant to Article 41 of the EU withdrawal agreement.

7

The modifications referred to in paragraph (5) are that—

a

the reference in regulation 72(2)(a) to “UK marking” is to be read as a reference to the CE marking within the meaning of Article 4(22) of the Directive;

b

the reference in regulation 72(2)(b) to “M marking” is to be read as a reference to the supplementary metrology marking as described in Article 21(2) of the Directive.

c

the reference in regulation 72(2)(c) to “approved body” is to be read as a reference to the body that undertook the conformity assessment procedure in accordance with Article 13 of the Directive;

d

the references in regulations 72(3)(b) and 73(3)(b) to “type examination certificate” are to be read as references to an “EU-type examination certificate” issued under the conformity assessment procedure set out under the heading “MODULE B: EU-TYPE EXAMINATION” in Annex II to the Directive; and

e

the references in regulations 72(3)(b) and 73(3)(b) to “design examination certificate” are to be read as references to an EU-design examination certificate issued in accordance with the conformity assessment procedure set out under the heading “MODULE H1: CONFORMITY BASED ON FULL QUALITY ASSURANCE PLUS DESIGN EXAMINATION” in Annex II to the Directive.

.

13Amendments to the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and related amendments1

In regulation 14 (instructions and information to be included with the radio equipment) of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017—

a

for paragraph (1) substitute—

1

Where there are restrictions on putting into service or requirements for authorisation of use in the United Kingdom in respect of the radio equipment, a manufacturer must present information which identifies the types of restrictions on putting into service or requirements for authorisation of use that apply.

;

b

in paragraph (2)(b) omit “subject to paragraph (3),”;

c

omit paragraph (3).

2

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1354 specifying how to present the information provided for in Article 10(10) of Directive 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and the Council is amended as follows—

a

omit Article 2(1);

b

in Article 2(2) omit from “, the geographical area” to “as well as”;

c

omit Annex 1.

PART 4Provisions in respect of Northern Ireland14Amendment to the Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016

In regulation 68 (re-qualification) of the Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016, at the end, insert—

9

Where a re-qualification mark is affixed to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument pursuant to paragraph (4), it must be accompanied by—

a

the letters indicating the status of the requalification authority, as follows—

i

“INS” if the requalification authority is an inspector;

ii

“AV” if the requalification authority is an approved verifier;

iii

“NB” if the requalification authority is a UK approved notified body for module F or F1 in Annex II to the Directive; or

iv

“AM” if the requalification authority is a manufacturer whose quality system has been approved by a UK notified body under module D or D1 of Annex II to the Directive for the purposes of re-qualification;

b

the identification number of the requalification authority;

c

the year of re-qualification in numerical form; and

d

the letters “NI”.

10

In this regulation—

a

identification number of the requalification authority” means—

i

where the requalification authority is an inspector or approved verifier, the number used to identify them in connection with their approval by or under article 9 of the Weights and Measures (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (weighing or measuring equipment for use for trade);

ii

where the requalification authority is a UK approved notified body, the identification number referred to in regulation 45B(1)(a);

iii

where the requalification authority is a manufacturer whose quality system has been approved by a UK notified body under module D or D1 of Annex II to the Directive for the purposes of re-qualification, the requalification authority identification number assigned to it by the Secretary of State;

b

the re-qualification mark and the information accompanying it required by paragraph (9), may be affixed to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument by affixing to the instrument a label which clearly, legibly and indelibly bears the re-qualification mark and that accompanying information.

.

15Amendment to the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016

In regulation 73 (re-qualification) of the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016 at the end insert—

8

Where a re-qualification mark is affixed to a regulated measuring instrument pursuant to paragraph (3), it must be accompanied by—

a

the letters indicating the status of the requalification authority, as follows—

i

“INS” if the requalification authority is an inspector;

ii

“AV” if the requalification authority is an approved verifier;

b

the number used to identify the inspector or approved verifier in connection with their approval by or under article 9 of the Weights and Measures (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (weighing or measuring equipment for use for trade);

c

the year of re-qualification in numerical form; and

d

the letters “NI”.

9

The re-qualification mark and the information accompanying it required by paragraph (8), may be affixed to a relevant regulated measuring instrument by affixing to the instrument a label which clearly, legibly and indelibly bears the re-qualification mark and that accompanying information.

.

16Amendment to regulation 19 of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017

In regulation 19 (authorised representatives) of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 omit paragraph (4)(c).

Paul ScullyParliamentary Under Secretary of StateDepartment for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy15th November 2021
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; they were made in part under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 and are accordingly saved by virtue of section 2(2)(a) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018; relevant amending instruments are, in respect of England and Wales and Scotland,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2019/696">S.I. 2019/696</ref>
and in respect of Northern Ireland,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2020/1112">S.I. 2020/1112</ref>
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<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2020/1460">S.I. 2020/1460</ref>
.
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<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2016/1153">S.I. 2016/1153</ref>
; they were made in part under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 and were saved by virtue of section 2(2)(a) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018; relevant amending instruments are, in respect of England and Wales and Scotland,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2019/696">S.I. 2019/696</ref>
and in respect of Northern Ireland,
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2020/1112">S.I. 2020/1112</ref>
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<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2020/1460">S.I. 2020/1460</ref>
.
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; they were made under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 and were saved by virtue of section 2(2)(a) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018; they were amended, in respect of England and Wales and Scotland, by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2019/696">S.I. 2019/696</ref>
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; they were made in part under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 and were saved by virtue of section 2(2)(a) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018; they were amended, in respect of England and Wales and Scotland, by
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/uksi/2019/696">S.I. 2019/696</ref>
; there are other amending instruments but none is relevant.
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<dc:description>These Regulations are made in part in exercise of the powers conferred by section 8(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular paragraphs (a), (d), (e), (ea) and (g) of section 8(2) of that Act) arising from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.</dc:description>
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<num>PART 1</num>
<heading>Introduction</heading>
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<heading>Citation and Commencement</heading>
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<p>These Regulations may be cited as the Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment) Regulations 2021 and come into force on 9th December 2021.</p>
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<heading>Extent</heading>
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<p>This Part and Part 2 extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.</p>
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<p>Part 3 extends to England and Wales and Scotland.</p>
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<p>Part 4 extends to Northern Ireland only.</p>
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<num>PART 2</num>
<heading>Provisions in respect of England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland</heading>
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The Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016
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<p>In regulation 2(1) (interpretation)—</p>
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The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016
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<heading>Amendment to the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008</heading>
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<heading>Amendment to the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016</heading>
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<heading>Amendment to the Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016</heading>
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<p>The Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016 are amended as follows.</p>
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<p>the reference in regulation 67(1)(a) to “UK marking” is to be read as a reference to the CE marking within the meaning of Article 2(19) of the Directive;</p>
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<p>the reference in regulation 67(1)(b) to “M marking” is to be read as a reference to the supplementary metrology marking as described in Article 16(2) of the Directive;</p>
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<p>the references in regulations 67(2)(b) and 68(4)(b) to “type examination certificate” are to be read as references to an EU-type examination certificate, issued in accordance with the conformity assessment procedure set out in point 1 of Annex II to the Directive, known as “Module B”.</p>
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<p>
in paragraph (3)(c), for “a UK” substitute
<mod>
<quotedText>“an”</quotedText>
</mod>
;
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="regulation-11-6-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>at the end, insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="unknown unknown unknown double" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<paragraph eId="d4e629">
<num>9</num>
<intro>
<p>Where a re-qualification mark is affixed to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument pursuant to paragraph (4), it must be accompanied by—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e635">
<num>a</num>
<intro>
<p>the letters indicating the status of the requalification authority, as follows—</p>
</intro>
<clause eId="d4e641">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>“INS” if the requalification authority is an inspector;</p>
</content>
</clause>
<clause eId="d4e647">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>“AV” if the requalification authority is an approved verifier;</p>
</content>
</clause>
<clause eId="d4e653">
<num>iii</num>
<content>
<p>“AB” if the requalification authority is an approved body for module F or F1 in Schedule 7; or</p>
</content>
</clause>
<clause eId="d4e659">
<num>iv</num>
<content>
<p>“AM” if the requalification authority is a manufacturer whose quality system has been approved by an approved body under module D or D1 of Schedule 7 for the purposes of re-qualification;</p>
</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e665">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the identification number of the requalification authority;</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e671">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>the year of re-qualification in numerical form; and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e677">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>the letters “GB” or, where the instrument was placed on the market pursuant to regulation 32D (Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods), the letters “QNIG”.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e683">
<num>10</num>
<intro>
<p>In this regulation—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e689">
<num>a</num>
<intro>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-identification-number-of-the-requalification-authority">identification number of the requalification authority</term>
” means—
</p>
</intro>
<clause eId="d4e698">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>where the requalification authority is an inspector or approved verifier, the number used to identify them in connection with their approval by or under section 11 of the Weights and Measures Act 1985 (certain equipment to be passed and stamped by inspector);</p>
</content>
</clause>
<clause eId="d4e704">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>where the requalification authority is an approved body, the identification number assigned to it pursuant to regulation 53(1)(a);</p>
</content>
</clause>
<clause eId="d4e710">
<num>iii</num>
<content>
<p>where the requalification authority is a manufacturer whose quality system has been approved by an approved body under module D or D1 of Schedule 7 for the purposes of re-qualification, the requalification authority identification number assigned to it by the Secretary of State;</p>
</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e716">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the re-qualification mark and the information accompanying it required by paragraph (9) may be affixed to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument by affixing to the instrument a label which clearly, legibly and indelibly bears the re-qualification mark and that accompanying information.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="regulation" eId="regulation-12">
<num>12</num>
<heading>Amendment to the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016</heading>
<paragraph eId="regulation-12-1">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>The Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016 are amended as follows.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="regulation-12-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>
In regulation 33A(8)(c), at the beginning insert
<mod>
<quotedText>“except in relation to regulations 72 and 73,”</quotedText>
</mod>
.
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="regulation-12-3">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>In regulation 33C—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="regulation-12-3-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>
in paragraph (1), for “paragraph (2)” substitute
<mod>
<quotedText>“paragraphs (2) and (6)”</quotedText>
</mod>
;
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="regulation-12-3-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>
in paragraph (3), for “paragraph (4)” substitute
<mod>
<quotedText>“paragraphs (4) and (6)”</quotedText>
</mod>
;
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="regulation-12-3-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>After paragraph (5), insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="unknown unknown unknown double" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<paragraph eId="d4e777">
<num>6</num>
<intro>
<p>Regulations 72 and 73 continue to have effect in relation to any regulated measuring instrument—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e783">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>placed on the market pursuant to 33A; or</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e789">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>in relation to which a manufacturer has undertaken a conformity assessment procedure in accordance with regulation 33B,</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<wrapUp>
<p>as if regulations 32A or 33B had not expired.</p>
</wrapUp>
</paragraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="regulation-12-4">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>After regulation 33D(3), insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="unknown unknown unknown double" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<paragraph eId="d4e806">
<num>3A</num>
<intro>
<p>After a regulated measuring instrument has been placed on the market pursuant to this regulation, regulations 72 and 73 are to be read in relation to that instrument subject to the following modifications—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e812">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the reference in regulation 72(2)(a) to “UK marking” is to be read as a reference to the CE marking, within the meaning of regulation 2(1) as it applies in Northern Ireland;</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e818">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the reference in regulation 72(2)(b) to “M marking”, is to be read as a reference to the M Marking as defined in regulation 2(1) as it applies in Northern Ireland;</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e824">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>
the reference in regulation 72(2)(c) to “approved body” is to be read as a reference to a “
<term refersTo="#term-notified-body">notified body</term>
” as defined in regulation 2(1) as it applies in Northern Ireland;
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e833">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>the references in regulations 72(3)(a) and 73(3)(a) to “essential requirements” are to be read as the essential requirements within the meaning of that term in regulation 2(1) as it applies in Northern Ireland; and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e839">
<num>e</num>
<content>
<p>the references in regulations 72(3)(b) and 73(3)(b) to “type examination certificate” is to be read as a reference to an EU-type examination certificate as defined in regulation 2(1) as it applies in Northern Ireland.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="regulation-12-5">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>In regulation 73 (re-qualification), at the end insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="unknown unknown unknown double" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<paragraph eId="d4e854">
<num>8</num>
<intro>
<p>Where a re-qualification mark is affixed to a regulated measuring instrument pursuant to paragraph (3), it must be accompanied by—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e860">
<num>a</num>
<intro>
<p>the letters indicating the status of the requalification authority, as follows—</p>
</intro>
<clause eId="d4e866">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>“INS” if the requalification authority is an inspector;</p>
</content>
</clause>
<clause eId="d4e872">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>“AV” if the requalification authority is an approved verifier;</p>
</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e878">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the number used to identify the inspector or approved verifier in connection with their approval by or under section 11 of the Weights and Measures Act 1985 (certain equipment to be passed and stamped by inspector);</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e884">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>the year of re-qualification in numerical form; and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e890">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>the letters “GB” or, where the instrument was placed on the market pursuant to regulation 33D (Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods), the letters “QNIG”.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e896">
<num>9</num>
<content>
<p>The re-qualification mark and the information accompanying it required by paragraph (8) may be affixed to a relevant regulated measuring instrument by affixing to the instrument a label which clearly, legibly and indelibly bears the re-qualification mark and that accompanying information.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="regulation-12-6">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>In paragraph 2A of Schedule 3, at the end insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="unknown unknown unknown double" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<paragraph eId="d4e911">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>Where paragraph (6) applies to a regulated measuring instrument, regulations 72 and 73 have effect in relation to that instrument, subject to the modifications set out in paragraph (7).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e917">
<num>6</num>
<intro>
<p>This paragraph applies to a regulated measuring instrument that has been placed on the market—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e923">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>during the pre-exit period; or</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e929">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>pursuant to Article 41 of the EU withdrawal agreement.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e935">
<num>7</num>
<intro>
<p>The modifications referred to in paragraph (5) are that—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e941">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the reference in regulation 72(2)(a) to “UK marking” is to be read as a reference to the CE marking within the meaning of Article 4(22) of the Directive;</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e947">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the reference in regulation 72(2)(b) to “M marking” is to be read as a reference to the supplementary metrology marking as described in Article 21(2) of the Directive.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e953">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>the reference in regulation 72(2)(c) to “approved body” is to be read as a reference to the body that undertook the conformity assessment procedure in accordance with Article 13 of the Directive;</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e959">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>the references in regulations 72(3)(b) and 73(3)(b) to “type examination certificate” are to be read as references to an “EU-type examination certificate” issued under the conformity assessment procedure set out under the heading “MODULE B: EU-TYPE EXAMINATION” in Annex II to the Directive; and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e965">
<num>e</num>
<content>
<p>the references in regulations 72(3)(b) and 73(3)(b) to “design examination certificate” are to be read as references to an EU-design examination certificate issued in accordance with the conformity assessment procedure set out under the heading “MODULE H1: CONFORMITY BASED ON FULL QUALITY ASSURANCE PLUS DESIGN EXAMINATION” in Annex II to the Directive.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="regulation" eId="regulation-13">
<num>13</num>
<heading>Amendments to the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and related amendments</heading>
<paragraph eId="regulation-13-1">
<num>1</num>
<intro>
<p>In regulation 14 (instructions and information to be included with the radio equipment) of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="regulation-13-1-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>for paragraph (1) substitute—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="unknown unknown unknown double" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<paragraph eId="d4e993">
<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>Where there are restrictions on putting into service or requirements for authorisation of use in the United Kingdom in respect of the radio equipment, a manufacturer must present information which identifies the types of restrictions on putting into service or requirements for authorisation of use that apply.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">;</inline>
</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="regulation-13-1-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>in paragraph (2)(b) omit “subject to paragraph (3),”;</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="regulation-13-1-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>omit paragraph (3).</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="regulation-13-2">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1354 specifying how to present the information provided for in Article 10(10) of
<ref href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/european/directive/2014/0053">Directive 2014/53/EU</ref>
of the European Parliament and the Council
<noteRef href="#f00007" class="footnote" marker="7"/>
is amended as follows—
</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="regulation-13-2-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>omit Article 2(1);</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="regulation-13-2-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>in Article 2(2) omit from “, the geographical area” to “as well as”;</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="regulation-13-2-c">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>omit Annex 1.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</hcontainer>
</part>
<part eId="part-4">
<num>PART 4</num>
<heading>Provisions in respect of Northern Ireland</heading>
<hcontainer name="regulation" eId="regulation-14">
<num>14</num>
<heading>Amendment to the Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016</heading>
<content>
<p>In regulation 68 (re-qualification) of the Non-automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016, at the end, insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="unknown unknown unknown double" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<paragraph eId="d4e1057">
<num>9</num>
<intro>
<p>Where a re-qualification mark is affixed to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument pursuant to paragraph (4), it must be accompanied by—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e1063">
<num>a</num>
<intro>
<p>the letters indicating the status of the requalification authority, as follows—</p>
</intro>
<clause eId="d4e1069">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>“INS” if the requalification authority is an inspector;</p>
</content>
</clause>
<clause eId="d4e1075">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>“AV” if the requalification authority is an approved verifier;</p>
</content>
</clause>
<clause eId="d4e1081">
<num>iii</num>
<content>
<p>“NB” if the requalification authority is a UK approved notified body for module F or F1 in Annex II to the Directive; or</p>
</content>
</clause>
<clause eId="d4e1087">
<num>iv</num>
<content>
<p>“AM” if the requalification authority is a manufacturer whose quality system has been approved by a UK notified body under module D or D1 of Annex II to the Directive for the purposes of re-qualification;</p>
</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e1093">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the identification number of the requalification authority;</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e1099">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>the year of re-qualification in numerical form; and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e1105">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>the letters “NI”.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1111">
<num>10</num>
<intro>
<p>In this regulation—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e1117">
<num>a</num>
<intro>
<p>
<term refersTo="#term-identification-number-of-the-requalification-authority">identification number of the requalification authority</term>
” means—
</p>
</intro>
<clause eId="d4e1126">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>where the requalification authority is an inspector or approved verifier, the number used to identify them in connection with their approval by or under article 9 of the Weights and Measures (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (weighing or measuring equipment for use for trade);</p>
</content>
</clause>
<clause eId="d4e1132">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>where the requalification authority is a UK approved notified body, the identification number referred to in regulation 45B(1)(a);</p>
</content>
</clause>
<clause eId="d4e1138">
<num>iii</num>
<content>
<p>where the requalification authority is a manufacturer whose quality system has been approved by a UK notified body under module D or D1 of Annex II to the Directive for the purposes of re-qualification, the requalification authority identification number assigned to it by the Secretary of State;</p>
</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e1144">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the re-qualification mark and the information accompanying it required by paragraph (9), may be affixed to a regulated non-automatic weighing instrument by affixing to the instrument a label which clearly, legibly and indelibly bears the re-qualification mark and that accompanying information.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="regulation" eId="regulation-15">
<num>15</num>
<heading>Amendment to the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016</heading>
<content>
<p>In regulation 73 (re-qualification) of the Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016 at the end insert—</p>
<p class="BlockAmendment">
<mod>
<quotedStructure class="unknown unknown unknown double" startQuote="" endQuote="">
<paragraph eId="d4e1162">
<num>8</num>
<intro>
<p>Where a re-qualification mark is affixed to a regulated measuring instrument pursuant to paragraph (3), it must be accompanied by—</p>
</intro>
<subparagraph eId="d4e1168">
<num>a</num>
<intro>
<p>the letters indicating the status of the requalification authority, as follows—</p>
</intro>
<clause eId="d4e1174">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>“INS” if the requalification authority is an inspector;</p>
</content>
</clause>
<clause eId="d4e1180">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>“AV” if the requalification authority is an approved verifier;</p>
</content>
</clause>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e1186">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the number used to identify the inspector or approved verifier in connection with their approval by or under article 9 of the Weights and Measures (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (weighing or measuring equipment for use for trade);</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e1192">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>the year of re-qualification in numerical form; and</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e1198">
<num>d</num>
<content>
<p>the letters “NI”.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e1204">
<num>9</num>
<content>
<p>The re-qualification mark and the information accompanying it required by paragraph (8), may be affixed to a relevant regulated measuring instrument by affixing to the instrument a label which clearly, legibly and indelibly bears the re-qualification mark and that accompanying information.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</quotedStructure>
</mod>
<inline name="AppendText">.</inline>
</p>
</content>
</hcontainer>
<hcontainer name="regulation" eId="regulation-16">
<num>16</num>
<heading>Amendment to regulation 19 of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017</heading>
<content>
<p>In regulation 19 (authorised representatives) of the Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 omit paragraph (4)(c).</p>
</content>
</hcontainer>
</part>
<hcontainer name="signatures">
<content>
<block name="signature">
<signature>
<person refersTo="#ref-d4e1224">Paul Scully</person>
<role refersTo="#ref-d4e1226">Parliamentary Under Secretary of State</role>
<organization refersTo="#ref-d4e1228">Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy</organization>
<date date="2021-11-15">15th November 2021</date>
</signature>
</block>
</content>
</hcontainer>
</portionBody>
</portion>
</akomaNtoso>